Guide To Shape Wear

Guide To Shape Wear Shape wear is no longer something that only your grandmother owns. Recently many celebrities have been seen sporting it – and structured 40s style lingerie is the height of fashion, so you can easily mix fashion with practicality when buying yours. We have decided to take a closer look at shape wear and to help you to decide which items may end up being your new best friend. Which type? Shape wear comes in a huge variety these days for most parts of the body and with various levels of support. If you want your shape wear to remain subtle there are many varieties of lycra injected hosiery with invisible support around the tummy, bottom and thighs. If you feel you’d like something with firmer support then you may wish to go for some of the shaping garments that are currently available in spandex and latex mix varieties. Body shapers Shape wear ‘bodys’ (that look similar to a basic swimsuit but with snaps at the gusset for added convenience) are perfect for underneath dresses or suits. You can find really pretty varieties around at the moment, or you can go for a corselette variety with ribbon suspenders to achieve that really 1940s look. Waist cincher Waist cinchers come in two main varieties. One is a tube that reaches from your hips to under the bust, the other looks like a low leg pant but continues up the body to under the bust area. With both you can wear your own bra. They shape the tummy and pull you in at the waist to give a more hourglass silhouette. Great under dresses. Thigh slimmers Thigh slimmers look similar to cycling shorts and include control over the tummy and thigh areas. They are often designed in a way that helps to lift the bottom and flatter your shape. You can also buy high waisted thigh slimmers that offer waist cinching alongside their other benefits. Perfect under tight fitting trousers. Slips Shape wear slips help to make any ‘body-con’ garments look fantastic. They come in various lengths and are tight to the body, offering tummy, thigh and bottom control. More tips Do not be tempted to buy a size smaller than your actual frame as this defeats the object of shape wear and will leave you feeling uncomfortable. If you are buying an item that is marketed as shape wear then the manufacturer has taken your actual size into account and you should find that it takes inches off and smooths your silhouette, whatever your size!